carbohydrates
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Carbohydrates in food provide energy for the body and, if present in excess, are stored as fat.
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Kerr also worked with a chef and nutritionist who fed him plenty of carbohydrates and protein but also raw vegetables to boost overall health.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
Olive oil and a lower intake of refined carbohydrates were linked to higher levels of SHMOOSE.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 18, 2026
“High-protein diets and fueling with carbohydrates for matches. Nutritional strategies have changed considerably in the last 10-15 years.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
Somewhere in the back of my mind lurked the memory of soy-butter corn ramen, another reminder that corn, umami, fat and slurpable carbohydrates have always gotten along beautifully.
From Salon ● Jul. 4, 2026
Suddenly millions of Americans gave up bread and other carbohydrates and started eating mainly meat.
From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
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